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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A quick and flavorful pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a tangy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (Can be omitted)
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne
- 2 hearts of Romaine (Chopped)
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or chopped chicken breasts)
Croutons (Optional, add just before serving.)
Parmesan cheese (For serving.)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, and anchovy paste.
- Combine cooked pasta, chopped romaine, shredded chicken, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add croutons just before serving if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top before serving.